Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 6:46PM CDT until August 7 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
FFWLZK
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Polk County in western Arkansas...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mena Intermountain Airport, Dallas and Nunley.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Polk, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov